| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2123
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher Mason
Age: 25
Address: Colburn Hall, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer and horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exemption occupation
Appellant: Christopher Mason
Summary of case: Appellant is a co-tenant with his brother on a farm of 172 acres with 48 head of cattle, three heifers and 50 sheep and nine horses. He is a horseman and without him the farm cannot be worked. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/972]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Allowed to 31 Mar 1917 |